- To describe the functions and structures of the cardiovascular system - To understand predisposing factors to cardiovascular health problems and behaviors that promote cardiovascular health - To examine various methods to treat acute and long term cardiovascular health problems, including surgical procedures - To examine and reflect on personal behaviors related to the function and longevity of the cardiovascular system
- To describe the functions and structures of the cardiovascular system
- To understand predisposing factors to cardiovascular health problems and behaviors that promote cardiovascular health
- To examine various methods to treat acute and long term cardiovascular health problems, including surgical procedures
- To examine and reflect on personal behaviors related to the function and longevity of the cardiovascular system
Unit Packet and Syllabus:
Websites for Class Activities:
Cardiovascular Diseases and Surgical Options Web Activity: Please go to the website below. In order to change topics, click on "Health Topics" near the top of the page.
Go To: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Atherosclerosis/Atherosclerosis_WhatIs.html
Unit Review:
Written Review of Anatomy of the Heart:Read through this to reiterate what we learned in class about circulation and the heart!
Animation of Valves/Short Quiz
Review and Practice of Heart/Reading and Quiz
Review of Cardiovascular System
How the Heart Pumps
Review of Heart Anatomy:This is a review activity. There are two terms you may not know, but guess until you are correct. The rest of the review you should be able to complete.
Diagram of Heart: Label Practice:This is a diagram of the heart, it allows you to label the heart from a list of terms. The diagram is different than the one we labeled in class, but you should still be able to guess and do pretty well!
Review of Circulation:This is a list of the parts of the heart, you need to put them in the correct order, showing your understanding of circulation!!
Video Review of Vessels
Heart Diagram Quiz
Listen to the Heart
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